Forth Valley College
Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI) - Online is a free course from Forth Valley College, online. Forth Valley College doesn't say how long it takes or whether there is a certificate.
We rate it beginner level; the provider doesn't say.
Suits adults in Scotland who want a free, flexible first course on AI and can study alone. What stands out is the cost of £0 and the self-paced format with ten modules mixing theory and practical work. The main caveat is that the page gives no hours, level or certificate details. A free alternative open to anyone, with a certificate, is Living with AI from the Scottish AI Alliance.
Checked against Forth Valley College on 26 Oct 2026
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Free self-paced online course from Forth Valley College for people living in Scotland. Ten modules cover the history and components of AI, robotics and AI, how AI models and neural networks work, ethics and data privacy, writing prompts and uses of AI in sectors such as healthcare, finance and education.
More courses on machine learning and on prompt engineering.
Level: beginner (our rating). Delivery: online, self-paced.
Not stated by provider.
Free. Cost per person £0.00; applicants must reside in Scotland.
Certificate: not stated by provider.
Forth Valley College is a UK provider. We checked this course on its own page on 26 Oct 2026.
It is free to take. We show any paid extras, such as a certificate, as the provider prices them.
If you want a free, government-backed start instead, AI Skills Boost gives every adult in the UK free AI courses, and finishing selected ones earns an AI foundations badge.
None of the UK funding schemes we track pays for this course. See free and funded training by nation for what is funded where you live.
Other UK courses on AI literacy and fundamentals: BCS Foundation Award: Award in Understanding the Role of Ethics in the Responsible Use of AI (PLA) (Cardiff and Vale College), BCS Foundation Award: How AI Can Support Your Organisation (PLA) (Cardiff and Vale College), An Introduction to AI (North East Scotland College).
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It's a beginner course (our rating; the provider does not state a level). The provider does not list prerequisites.
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Yes. Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI) - Online is free.
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